Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline

Engineer, Design Electrical Automation

Owensboro, KY

full_time

About This Job

The Design Automation & Electrical Engineer I is responsible for leading, overseeing, and completing all engineering aspects of major capital projects related to the design, development, construction, and execution of natural gas facilities. This position is the technical leader for system specifications, electrical design, PLC programming, electronic flow measurement (EFM), and SCADA for compression, measurement, and storage facilities. The Engineer works independently on projects in varying complexity and see projects through from initial design to in-service.

The Engineer is to perform engineering tasks and project by relying on established guidelines and specifications along with specialize knowledge to effectively carry out project tasks and related work assignments under the direction of senior management.

Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to)

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Leads and oversees all engineering aspects of major capital projects

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Provide Electrical Engineering design, equipment specifications, development of project scope, estimate, and justifications for capital projects

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Performs checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations

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Lead as a subject matter expert in many other aspects of automation including PLC, DCS, SCADA/HMI, Electrical and Instrumentation design

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Configure and program various automation systems (process control systems, safety instrumented systems, fire and gas systems, and engine control) including development of code, ability to specify hardware and develop/modify graphics

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Maintain knowledge of flow computers, telecommunications equipment, engine and motor controls and state of the art technologies for the purpose of enhancing Company applications

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Collect and analyze data (e.g., customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals, etc.) to determine feasibility of design and/or application

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Perform optimizations, troubleshooting, and feasibility studies

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Provide specialized support and guidance to technical, operations, and IT personnel to ensure safety and reliability of natural gas compression, measurement, storage, and supporting auxiliary equipment

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Lead in developing and implementing technical standards

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Research and analyze technical data, industry specifications and standards, and vendor manuals to determine feasibility of design and/or application

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Maintain industry standards and regulations as applied by AGA, FCC, NEC, DOT, ANSI, OSHA, and other relevant regulations

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Coach and mentor employees on technical skills and work-related tasks

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Represent management in coordinating activities and communicating technical policies and procedures

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Provide leadership in the development, guidance, and oversight of engineering staff within the Company

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Advise and participate in technical presentations to management

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Other duties as assigned

Minimum

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Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering (ECE) or mechanical engineering with emphasis in controls or automation from an ABET - Accredited Engineering program

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Ability to work in both an open office environment as well as outside in varied weather conditions

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Ability to lead a team of others in area of expertise and teach one on one or in small groups

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Strong problem solving and analytical skills

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Experience analyzing and communicating technical information effectively to management, providing recommendations where needed

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Knowledge of gas pipeline operations

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Knowledge of natural gas transmission regulation, company policies and procedures

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Knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.)

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Valid driver’s license and insurability

Preferred

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Experience specifying, designing, and programming control systems, PLCs, and HMIs

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Experience in applying engineering principals toward the design, construction, or operations of natural gas facilities

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Experience with configuration of various automation systems (process control systems, safety instrumented systems, fire and gas systems, regulation/flow control and metering) including code development, ability to specify hardware and develop/modify graphics

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Professional Engineering license

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Experience using financial reporting and project execution software

Other requirements

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Ability to work overtime

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Ability to work and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment while remaining positive

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Ability to travel up to 25% on average by car and/or plane

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